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Sikes Hall is home to the administrative offices at Clemson University.

The building closed at 5:30 p.m., and university officials did not allow anyone inside after that time. Students who were not able to make it inside slept outside on the steps of the building.

WYFF News 4's Mandy Gaither spoke with several students who said they want the university to be inclusive and don't feel that the administration is taking steps to make that happen.

They posted a list of their grievances and demands on a website called See The Stripes.

WYFF News 4's Mandy Gaither contacted the administration for a comment on the student sit-in.

"These critiques are meaningful, impactful and they're relevant, and we will take them forward as we continue to build a campus that's culturally diverse and inclusive," said Dr. Chris Miller the interim associate vice president dean of students said.

"Clemson University respects and supports the right of our students to assemble peacefully," said Max Allen, Clemson University chief of staff."We are in discussion with the students involved to resolve their concerns."

The latest concern for students came earlier this week when a picture of bananas hanging from an African-American history banner was tweeted and shared on social media.

The students Gaither spoke to said they don't feel enough was done in response to this incident.

About 100 students attended a meeting Tuesday to discuss concerns with faculty about the defacing of the banner.

Clemson University's police chief told students at the meeting that the solicitor's office said the defacing of the banner is not a violation of state law and that no crime was committed under state law.

Students also mentioned the lack of changes in 2014 when pictures of a party called "#ClemsonCripmas." were posted on social media.

To watch Mandy Gaither's Facebook live segment during the sit-in, click here.